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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

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